15 Days 14 Nights A Perfect TEN from Giamso

Highlights:

WHAT IS INCLUDED
14 Nights’ hotel Accommodation
14 Daily Continental breakfast
Deluxe coach
Professional Tour Manager from London
Crossing the English Channel on P/O ferry service
* Prices exclude airfare and airport tax. Airfare quotes can be furnished upon request.

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
​Visit the Dam square, Royal Palace, Zaanschannes Windmill farm in Amsterdam
Visit the Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower and Louvre in Paris
In Rome, visit the St. Peter's Square, Roman Amphitheatre and Piazza Venezia
Visit the famous Mt Titlis, Old Bridge and Leaning Tower
Tour in the Burgundy wine region and visit villages such as the Versailles

15 Days 14 Nights A Perfect TEN

From $1999 SGD

LONDON – CALAIS – MARNE LA VALLEY (480 km) (PARIS)

Assemble in the morning at Euston rail station. Our tour managers will be ready to prepare for boarding. Soon, we head southward towards the port of Dover where P/O Ferry will bring us across the English channel to France. At the other end, meet up with your European coach captain who will be with us for the entire journey. In the evening, why not opt for an optional trip to cruise the Seine to soak up the fragrance of the city? (Meals at own expense)

MARNE LA VALLEY (PARIS) – ZURICH / ULSTER VILLAGE (660 km) (B)

After breakfast, we will be heading south and passing through the region of Burgundy. Life here is lived to the full, the area is a rich and varied heritage, from the art treasures of its cities to the splendours of its châteaux. Along the way are townships that gave French wines their names: Auxerre; Avalon; Beaune; and Dijon. Our destination today is Switzerland, situated in the Middle of the European Central region. It is known to be the “Garden of Europe”. We arrive by early evening with a stop in the central of town. Capture photographs of the world’s largest clock face on St Peter’s Church, and gaze at the prismatic stained glass windows that decorate Fraumünster Church as we take this brief walking journey. Our overnight stop is Geroldswil in the Ulster Township.

LUCERNE – MOUNT TITLIS (OPTIONAL) (150 km) (B)

Morning drive into Lucerne Township. This village is a perfect example of what Switzerland is all about. Along the shores, take in the charming sights that laced with weeping willows, graceful swans and mandarin ducks. Follow your tour manager, stroll into the old town and learn about the historic monuments. Today is also your chance to have an opportunity to visit the famous Mt. Titlis on the world's first revolving jumbo cable car. A ride to its summit at 10,000 feet above sea level is exhilarating, ask your tour manager about the special cost and how you could join such a fantastic journey.

ULSTER – VADUZ – INNSBRUCK – VERONA (660 km) (B)

Today, we leave Switzerland for our next destination. As we cross the mighty Rhine, we enter yet another tiny Principality, Liechtenstein, the Country with only a dozen police work force which indicates its social harmony and security. Walk along the main street of Vaduz, its capital, you must not miss the castle perching on top of the hill where the Royal Family still resides. As we ascend the Alps from Brenner to St. Anton later in the day, at the other end of the mountain pass is Austria. The capital of the Tyrol Province – Innsbruck welcomes you. Surrounded by the awe inspiring Alpine mountains, often snow-capped in spring, Innsbruck is indeed a jewel in its own accord. Then we cross over the famous Austrian Europa Bridge, to recall the tragic incident to those who risked lives in creating this highest viaduct in Europe some 80 years ago. In the evening, we settle down in the old city of Verona.

VENICE TOUR – ROME AREA (550 km) (B)

Look forward to the romantic of Venice today as we disembark at Troncetto this morning, to take on one of the ferries for a short river-boat ride along the Guidca Canal. Getting off at St. Mark Square, made popular by the play from Shakespeare “the Merchant of Venice ", we meet our charming guide for a short walking tour around the St. Mark’s square itself. Check out with the tour Manager for optional Gondola ride (6 persons to a Gondola, time to float along the canals to enjoy this romantic city from a different perspective). Later, wander on your own into the maze-like streets to discover the mysteries of this ancient Water city. Of course, how could we miss that iconic photo standing in front of the petite Bridge of Sigh? Having exhausted all your energy today, we then leave for hotel after a wonderful day in this unique city of water to the region of Roma Nord

ROME – FULL DAY WALKING TOUR (150 km) (B)

An early start to our Roman discovery for we have specially designed a route for an insight into one of Europe's earliest powers - the illustrious Roman Empire. It is a full day city tour on foot. See: the ancient Roman Amphitheatre - the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, regarded as the Father of Modern United Italy. Next is the Vatican City , the smallest sovereign state in the world. Walk through St. Peter's Square and time will be given for you to visit the inside of the St Peter’s Cathedral . Not to be missed is a place to bask in the Roman atmosphere, right in Navona Square. For those with a sweet tooth, take this opportunity to taste Italy's famous Tatufu ice- cream (sequence of the walking tour to be decided by the tour manager).

FLORENCE – PISA – ITALIAN RIVIERA / SAN REMO (530 km) (B)

Along the Highway of the Sun, we speed towards Florence. Florence's great historical and artistic treasure is exhibited not only in her monuments, her churches; her manor houses, but also in her water and her air. In fact, the entire city exudes intoxicating artistic aroma that only by living here forever is the only solution to satisfy the real connoisseur of antiquity. Visit Florence old town for a walking trip to view the famous Saint Mary of the Flower Cathedral; The door of Paradise, Signoria town Hall Square and the Old Bridge. In the afternoon, we arrive at Pisa and her leaning Tower. We then move on the Italian autostrada, follow the coast line of the Italian Riviera, travelling pass the holiday region of Cinque Terre which made up of five isolated islands where inter-link only by way of boats, famous for the resort of the rich Italians at Portofino, Rapallo. Tonight we settle at Italian Riviera.

SAN REMO – MONACO / MONTE CARLO – NICE – LYON / RHONE ALP REGION (540 km) (B)

This morning, we travel along the Riviera, to yet another tiny country, the Principality of Monaco. A small independent state that is enclave within France, we are here to experience the life style of the multi-billionaire around the world. Make a stop at the world famous casino garden where you can view the World famous race track for Formula 1. Later at Côte d'Azur's (the blue coast), we come to the Queen of the French Riviera. Enjoy the cool breeze as you sip your cafe or enjoy an ice cream amongst swaying palm trees and its leafy promenade. This is Nice, and it is nice to be here. Tour continues through the Provence region, we rest in the township of Rhone Alp region near Lyon in the evening.

RHONE APS LYON REGION – PARIS (VERSAILLES AREA) (480 km) (B)

Travelling northwards passing by Lyon, where two great rivers amalgamate here. The Rhone and Saone brings great wealth to the 2nd largest city of France and it is reflected on the grandeur of her stately buildings. Next, we travel through the Burgundy wine region, dotted with pretty villages such as Macon, Beaune, Auxerre, Nemour and we arrive into the capital well before dinner time.
For a night outing, may we suggest an optional Seine River boat ride to enjoy the evening; participate on a French dinner menu tasting optional; or reserving few seats at the Lido night club or the Moulin Rouge cabaret for the spectacular stage performance, after all, the night is always young in the city that never sleeps!

PARIS TOUR / LOURVE AND VERSAILLES (OPTIONAL) (B)

After breakfast, our trusty coach is ready to show you first hand the most glamorous cities in the world. We see Notre Dame, one of the most beautiful churches in the world and a masterpiece of medieval art. The Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elys'ees, Place de la Concorde, Trocadero Gardens, the Opera House and the Grande Dame of Paris - Eiffel.
We shall also stop by the Golden Gate of Versailles Palace for your visiting pleasure on your own later in the morning. Entrance fee payable at the gate (Versailles closes on Mondays). The opulent palace first built in 1623, by Louise XIII - father of Louis XIV as his 'hunting lodge.


Later a 2 hour visit to the Louvre (purchase your own ticket closes on Tuesday). Once the residence of the Royals, it is now the largest museum of antiquity in the world.
We may still find time to visit the Galleries lafayatte department store for some fine shopping. Indeed this world class city has immense possibilities to fulfil all taste and desire! You only need to choose wisely.

PARIS TOUR / LOUVRE AND VERSAILLES (OPTIONAL) (250 km) (B)

You will simply love today as we provide the liberty to do exactly what you wish at your own free will. A full day free at leisure. Here are also some of our suggestions:

Marne la Vallee Factory Outlet
It is the day you have been waiting for, as we come to the French own factory outlet in La Vallée Village. You’ll have the entire afternoon to explore more than 100 boutiques of high-end French and international brands at this open-air outlet mall, set in the lovely Parisian countryside near Disneyland® Paris.

Disneyland or Champagne country / Loire valley or Fontainebleau Castle
For those who are less into shopping but sightsee, you may wish to visit Disneyland Paris...Or go to the visit the House of Moet & Chandon in the Champagne district or visit Loire Valley to visit the castles region, where French kings and aristocrats once lived in lap of luxury. Or visit the Fontainebleau, a lovely historical town south of Paris, France (55.5 km). It is renowned for its historical Château de Fontainebleau of the kings of France, which attracts crowds of tourists.

PARIS / REIMS / LUXEMBOURG / BITBURG (450km) (B)

A short drive to Reims this morning; the French city with monuments which UNESCO listed as World Heritage, it is also the most famous town of the Champagne region. Stop to stroll to the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame in Reims, a masterpiece of Gothic art, the Cathedral of Our Lady was started in 1211. Reims is also “bubbly”, by this we mean, the drinkable golden liquid – “Champagne” of course. Continue northwards, we enter Luxembourg; another highlight of the day. It is a Grand - duchy, an independent country with the capital city that bears the same name - Luxembourg City. This evening we come to Bitburg in Germany

BITBURG / TRIER / KOLN / HOLLAND (420 km) (B)

A short trip into Trier, the Roman city at the time of Augustus in 17BC. Appreciate the commentary made by your professional tour manager on all you wish to know about Trier’s Cathedral; the Basilica, the Imperial Baths and the Forum, indeed this city is undoubtedly one of the finest in Roman remains outside Italy. Here is also home of the great philosopher Karl Marx. You may wish to enter into his house of Marx (ticket at the gate); it is a museum that attracts countless international visitors annually. Soon, enjoy German typical structured villages and vineyards on the hillside, as we skim alongside the Rhine river picturesque setting that is simply too beautiful to ignore! This evening, we come into the lowland country of Holland.

HOLLAND ORIENTATION – FULL DAY (200 km) (B)

An exciting day ahead as we tour Netherland, the “Pan-cake country”. Visit her youthful city Amsterdam. Stroll through Dam square to see The New Church; the Royal Palace and along the canal-laced city of Amsterdam. During free time, you may visit the Sailor quarter and Amsterdam China town.
Check out with the tour manager for some afternoon optional activities. Why not purchase ticket for an informative cruise on a glass-domed boat, to cruise alongside the 16-17 century merchant houses, and visit a diamond house, see how raw stones are polished into sparkling gems.

Or take on a trip to Zaanschannes Windmill farm; here one finds the cottage industries of Clog making, to learn and be amazed by the vast information you shall gain simply just watching the demonstration on site. Within the compound are thatched windmills, cheese making; bakery and clock museum. The setting is perfect as it presents quintessentially, a backdrop of the Dutch countryside.

HOLLAND – BRUSSELS – CALAIS – LONDON (250 km) (B)

Our last destination this morning is Belgium’s capital - Brussels. The city and its surrounding has much to offer for lovely picture stops: the awe inspiring Atomium. The intricate and unique Chinese Pavilion; the Japanese Pagoda; the most beautiful squares of the 17C - Grand Place; and of course the little Belgium hero who saved the city from destruction “Mannikin Pis”; by the old Stock Exchange. You have time to enjoy shopping for Chocolate; Sweets; Laces; or local beer of 300 and more flavours before our final English Channel ferry brings us back to London by the late evening

Agency: Giamso

15 Days 14 Nights A Perfect TEN

From $1999 SGD

Agency: Giamso

15 Days 14 Nights A Perfect TEN

From $1999 SGD

Agency: Giamso